Do I need to book ahead or can we just show up?

Just show up. There's no registration for the game itself; you walk in during museum hours, buy admission to the Animals Invisibles exhibition at the entrance, and start playing. It runs the whole time the museum is open, so you have flexibility.

How long does the game take?

It's self-paced, so it depends on your kid. Most families spend 45 minutes to an hour solving the riddles and exploring the exhibition. You can take breaks, slow down, or come back another day if you don't finish.

What kind of kid will enjoy this most?

It works best if your kid enjoys solving clues and can read or listen to riddles without getting frustrated. If they're into treasure hunts or escape rooms, this is their kind of game. If they need constant action, it might drag.

Is there parking at the museum?

Yes. The museum sits in Parc del Fòrum with its own parking garage, so you can drive and park right there instead of hunting for street spots.

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Name: Solve Animal Riddles with Your Phone
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-07-31T23:59:59
Location: Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona

When: Mon Oct 12
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona

Where

Sant Martí, Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona

Ages

Setting

Indoors

Plan for

1-2 hours

Language

Catalan and Spanish, no English version

What to bring

Your own mobile device with internet connection

Game type

Self-guided riddle game

What you need to know

The game runs in Catalan and Spanish, with no English version, so younger readers may need a hand.
Bring your own phone, so kids stay engaged with a screen that's doing something useful
Works for ages 5 to adult, so older siblings won't find it babyish

About

Solve riddles throughout the Invisible Animals exhibition on your phone, uncovering clues about a large, visible animal that roams the museum both day and night yet often goes unnoticed by visitors. Kids read each riddle, then hunt the exhibition for the answer.

Free with exhibition ticket (€6.50)

Dates

May 17 – Jul 31, 2026

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Where it is

Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona

Plaça Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5 parc del Fòrum Barcelona

Getting there

Metro: El Maresme | Fòrum L4 (4 min walk)
Bus: Diagonal Mar (3 min walk)

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